Contemporary Germany : a handbook

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Contemporary Germany : a handbook

Derek Lewis ; with Johannes Schwitalla, Ulrike Zitzlsperger

Arnold , Oxford University Press, 2001

  • : hard
  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Volume

: hard ISBN 9780340740392

Description

Studying German? Spending a year abroad in Germany? Or maybe going to work there? Then you'll need this handbook to contemporary Germany and the German language. Packed with essential information on politics, the economy and institutions, it covers the basics that are taken for granted by most Germans. Intended for readers without specialist knowledge in any of the subjects covered, this is an invaluable handbook for English-speaking students of German. Each chapter contains a German/English glossary giving guidance on the use of specialist terms in context. Covering German history, politics, the economy, education, the media and the state, the handbook provides a vast amount of information especially geared to student needs.

Table of Contents

Germany at the centre of Europe The geography and regions Unification and aftermath Political structures: the federal system Economic structures: from model to modernisation Social structures: the 'social state' and patterns of living Structures of education: schools and higher education Structures of communication: the media Social issues Environmental issues Language issues.
Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780340740408

Description

Studying German? Spending a year abroad in Germany? Or maybe going to work there? Then you'll need this handbook to contemporary Germany and the German language. Packed with essential information on politics, the economy and institutions, it covers the basics that are taken for granted by most Germans. Intended for readers without specialist knowledge in any of the subjects covered, this is an invaluable handbook for English-speaking students of German. Each chapter contains a German/English glossary giving guidance on the use of specialist terms in context. Covering German history, politics, the economy, education, the media and the state, the handbook provides a vast amount of information especially geared to student needs.

Table of Contents

Germany at the centre of Europe The geography and regions Unification and aftermath Political structures: the federal system Economic structures: from model to modernisation Social structures: the 'social state' and patterns of living Structures of education: schools and higher education Structures of communication: the media Social issues Environmental issues Language issues.

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  • NCID
    BA54616344
  • ISBN
    • 0340740396
    • 034074040X
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London,New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvi, 312 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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